12 surprising things you didn't know about 'Jeopardy!'

Alex Trebek, the famous Jeopardy! host, with some competitors in 2012. Getty/Handout

Millions of families around the US have grown up with "Jeopardy!" becoming a nightly bonding ritual. Alex Trebek's one-off jokes and the musical countdown on Final Jeopardy have become more than just a game show, but a significant part of who we are as people — even if that might be trivia nerds.

But even if you watch the show every night, there's probably a lot you don't know about it. Without further ado, cue the music, dim the lights, and put your thinking caps on, because it's time for me to blow your mind with surprising facts about "Jeopardy!" you probably didn't know.

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1. "Jeopardy!" has aired over 7,000 episodes.

In its 34th season currently, there are about 230 new episodes of "Jeopardy!" produced a year. That's right, with 46 days of taping a year and five tapings per day, according to BuzzFeed, Alex Trebek and the entire team to producers and cast members bring us over 200 days of joy and nerdiness a year. And, yes, Trebek changes his suit five times a day to make sure his suit is new for each episode.

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2. Despite the intense 46-day taping schedule, all of the hard work that goes into producing "Jeopardy!" has paid off.

It's won multiple awards.
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The show has accumulated 34 Daytime Emmy Awards, more than any other game show on television. The show has also won a Peabody Award, which is one of the most prestigious awards in broadcasting.

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3. "Jeopardy!" has outlived over 400 other game shows since its reprisal in 1984.

This game show has withstood the test of time.
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With nearly four decades on air, it's no surprise that the show's music has become synonymous with counting down time when people are taking too long to do something.

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4. Contestants on the show often walk away with a decent amount of cash in their wallets.

The show has given away millions of dollars.
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While second and third place winners only receive $2,000 and $1,000 respectively, the average amount of money winner on the show leave with is $40,467.40. Considering the show has been on air since 1984, it's safe to say "Jeopardy!" has given away millions of dollars in cash over the years. Talk about a major paycheck.

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5. There's a "300 Club" for certain 'Jeopardy!' contestants.

It's for those who have given hundreds of correct responses.Seth Wenig/AP

There are only 19 people who have successfully given over 300 correct responses on the show, according to The Jeopardy! Fan, they are a part of the "300 Club."

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6. To date, there have been seven games that resulted in no one winning 'Jeopardy!'.

9. The creator of "Jeopardy's" theme song was also the creator of the show itself, Merv Griffin.

The song was initially composed as a lullaby and reportedly took under a minute to create. But, that stroke of genius has given Griffin an estimated $80 million in royalties, according to Mental Floss.